Government Advocacy

The Chamber's Mission is to be Greater Gig Harbor's leading advocate for economic vitality, business growth and prosperity. Our Government Relations Committee as well as our Economic Development Committee work tirelessly to watch for local, county, state and federal issues that will impact our economic climate both in a positive and negative manner. As a Chamber our vision is advancing business and empowering community. We represent the businesses in the Greater Gig Harbor and will advocate on their behalf. This page includes updates on the legislative session, information on how to advocate and position letters that have been sent. 

2025 Chamber Advocacy

We are at the table so you can focus on your business.

The 2025 session kept us busy. There were a number of bills we worked with our elected officials to keep from moving forward. Unfortunately, there were many bills that did move forward and will have an impact on businesses. We continue to monitor the tax bills closely and have made the impacts of them known. Below are several letters that we signed on to either in support or opposition. In addition, our Government Relations Committee (GRC) has actively tracked all the bills this session and you will find the work below as well. If there is a specific bill you want to better understand, GRC member Gary Parker, is willing to help you out.

From the May 8, 2025 Public Affairs Forum presentation, here are the documents referenced during the presentation: 

GRC Presentation   •   House vs. Senate   •   Bills - Law   •   Bills - Law -Voting Record - Landscape   •   Legislative Obligations Poster

Video from the May 8th, 2025 presentation: Chamber Video.

Video from May 15th, 2025 Senator Krishnadasan Video.

Very informative: AWB 2025 Legislative Session Review Webinar

Key letters the Chamber sent on specific topics in 2025:

State of Washington Tourism support letter - 3/28/2025

HB 2045 Concerning B&O Surcharges - 4/9/2025

Business Taxes letter - 04/25/2025

Temporary Staffing letter to Gov. Ferguson - 5/2/2025

Big Beautiful Bill - A Breakdown for Business Owners

The Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), recently introduced, brings sweeping changes that could significantly impact businesses of all sizes, especially small businesses, startups, and industry-specific sectors.

To help business owners and professionals navigate this complex piece of legislation, Gary Parker of 3rd Act Consulting has developed an independent breakdown of the BBB—transforming the lengthy and technical bill into a clear, layman-friendly, and searchable PDF document.

How to Use the Document

1. Search Smart – The bill may refer to the same business concepts in multiple ways. For example, small businesses may also be labeled as “qualified small businesses (QSBS).”

2. Tailor Your Search – Look up terms specific to your industry or tax strategy (e.g., “investment credit,” “R&D,” “pass-through entities”).

3. Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed – Use this tool as your first step in understanding the law before consulting with professionals.

This document is an independent summary and interpretive overview of the legislative text commonly referred to as the "Big Beautiful Bill." It is provided for general informational and reference purposes only. While every effort has been made to accurately reflect the content of the law, this summary is not a substitute for the full legislative text, and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.
Readers are strongly encouraged to consult a licensed attorney, certified public accountant, or qualified financial advisor for personalized guidance or analysis related to their specific circumstances.

Reference the Bill HERE

Reference the Bill Analysis HERE

Effective 'B2G' Communications

The Government Affairs Committee expressed interest in helping businesses understand how to effectively communicate with government officials. In this video, Andrew Isar, President of Miller Isar, Inc., walks us through how to effective craft your message.